Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has announced a consultation that looks to close all three of its mid-Wales MTB visitor centers including the UK's original MTB center at Coed y Brenin.
The NRW announced the news to staff members at the three sites, Bwlch Nant yr Arian and Ynyslas near Aberystwyth, and Coed y Brenin that they were at risk of redundancy and the possible site closures via email earlier this week. It stated that the NRW had to reduce its budget by £13 million by the 1st of April 2025, and that would include the removal of 265 posts (108 posts are already vacant) with an internal consultation running for 45 days with staff and Trade Unions. NRW said that there are no confirmed dates for the closures, but without staff they could theoretically close soon after the consultation period in September.
